Lung-MAP precision medicine trial expands to include more patients
Credit: SWOG Cancer Research Network The Lung Cancer Master Protocol (Lung-MAP), the first precision medicine trial in lung cancer supported by the National Cancer Institute...
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R-E-S-P-E-C-T? LGBT views on police legitimacy and authority
New study uncovers LGBT perceptions of legitimacy, authority and justice in law enforcementCredit: Florida Atlantic University Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals have a...
Hospital patients are leaving their plates half full and it's putting their lives at risk, study shows
Credit: Abbott The largest analysis to date of U.S. hospital malnutrition prevalence confirms 1 in 3 adults are at risk Majority of patients eat only...
Heavy drinking may change DNA — Leading to increased craving for alcohol
Genetic vicious cycle may reinforce risky drinking behavior, Rutgers-led study saysCredit: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Binge and heavy drinking may trigger a...
Columbia engineers translate brain signals directly into speech
Advance marks critical step toward brain-computer interfaces that hold immense promise for those with limited or no ability to speakCredit: Nima Mesgarani/Columbia's Zuckerman Institute NEW...
MMV and DNDi make compounds available for research into new drugs for pandemic diseases
Pandemic Response Box harnesses open and collaborative approaches to medical innovation Geneva - 29 January 2019 - Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) and the Drugs...
Do women with breast cancer have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation?
Increased risk of atrial fibrillation in women with breast cancer depends on age and time since diagnosis, according to a new study published in HeartRhythm...
Exploring the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Eight-year study reveals association that may indicate early stage changes in cognition Hearing loss affects tens of millions of Americans and its global prevalence is...
National study compares options for treating fecal incontinence
Credit: Phil Jones, Senior Photographer, Augusta University AUGUSTA, Ga. (Jan. 29, 2019) - It is a common health problem that causes uncommon personal discomfort. Fecal...
Why large forest fires may not be a big threat to some endangered animals
A new study in The Condor: Ornithological Applications shows that certain endangered owls may continue to persist and even flourish after large forest fires. Throughout...
Road proximity may boost songbird nest success in tropics
Credit: Rongrong Angkaew In the world's temperate regions, proximity to roads usually reduces the reproductive success of birds, thanks to predators that gravitate toward habitat...
Tongue microbiome could help identify patients with early-stage pancreatic cancer
Credit: Oleg Magni from Pexels Differences in the abundance of certain bacteria living on the tongue can distinguish patients with early pancreatic cancers from healthy...
Persistent sore throat could be larynx cancer warning
GPs should consider larynx cancer when patients report a persistent sore throat, particularly when combined with other seemingly low-level symptoms. A persistent sore throat combined...
Women twice as likely to suffer from severe depression after a stroke
New research today published in the European Journal of Neurology has found that women are twice as likely to suffer from severe depression following a...
The Lancet: Major progress against hepatitis C by 2030 is possible, but will need vast improvements in screening, prevention and treatment
First global estimates to determine the impact of improved prevention, diagnosis and treatment, and examine how achievable the WHO elimination targets are. A comprehensive package...
